Metro Boomin sells portion of music catalogue for $70 million
Metro Boomin traded off publishing rights to a portion of his music catalogue in an eight-figure deal with Shamrock Capital.
News
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Siphamandla Mtolo dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Siphamandla ‘Spepe’ Mtolo was involved in Richards Bay’s loss against Kaizer Chiefs. Three days later, he collapsed and died during training.
News
Cassper Nyovest makes it on Talib Kweli, Madlib new album
Cassper Nyovest appears on a song with Seun Kuti, the son of Fela Kuti, on Talib Kweli and Madlib’s new album ‘Liberation 2’.
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Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa: Five things to know about the Minister of Electricity
Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will rely on his Civil Engineering background to steer South Africa away from 15+ years of loadshedding.
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Thuli Madonsela blasted for ‘faking’ advocate credentials [video]
Thuli Madonsela made accused Dali Mpofu of using bullying tactics when she was asked if she’s registered with the LPC as an advocate.
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Who is Dr Qwabe? – Viral doctor causes stir over ‘eccentric’ behaviour [video]
Dr Qwabe was subjected to the worst kind of classist attacks, but what exactly do we know about the eccentric doctor?
News
Mark Pilgrim dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Mark Pilgrim died with his family by his side on Sunday, 5 March 2022.
News
Chris Rock strikes back at Will Smith: Here’s what he said [video]
Chris Rock blasted Will Smith for having ‘selective outrage’ in his new Netflix comedy special.
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Paul ‘Tate’ Makgoe dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Paul ‘Tate’ Makgoe was killed, along with his bodyguard, in a tragic car crash. Read more about his cause of death right here.
Crime
Kwazakele mass murders: Eastern Cape police make crucial arrest
Police are still in search of five suspects linked to the gruesome Kwazakele mass murders.
Events
UFC 285: These South African MMA fighters are on the cards
Two South Africans will be part of UFC285 this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Groblersdal horror crash claims 16 lives: Here’s everything we know
Two multi-vehicle car crashes in Groblersdal and Mankweng, Limpopo, claimed at least 19 lives on Friday.
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2023 Wits shutdown: Students and riot police face off in violent clashes [video]
The Wits shutdown reared its ugly head on Friday, as rioting students clashed with public order police at Braamfontein campus.
News
Watch: Emtee pregnant fiancee accuses rapper of abuse [video]
Emtee denies abusing his pregnant fiancee but has yet to offer an explanation about what caused Nicole Chinsamy’s battered face.
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2023 Wits shutdown: Debt-owing students demand
Wits University has threatened prosecution against students caught participating in the shutdown.
News
SK Khoza set to exit ‘The Black Door’: Here’s everything we know
SK Khoza’s narrative arc on ‘The Black Door’ reaches its zenith tonight.
Crime
Oscar Pistorius parole release imminent: Here’s everything we know
Oscar Pistorius could be a free man by the end of the day.
News
Terry Pheto loses R3 million Bryanston mansion to auction
Terry Phetos’ luxury mansion was auctioned at a starting price of R3 million, a 40% loss on the amount she and her cronies paid in 2018.
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Watch: Prof Phakeng goes off on JJ Tabane – ‘You’re a joke!’ [video]
Professor Phakeng delayed a scheduled ad break to blast JJ Tabane as a ‘buffoon journalist’ with no credibility.
Technology
TikTok rolls out new screen time limit features for teen users
TikTok users aged 18 and below will be actively encouraged to limit usage with the screen time tool.
News
Travis Scott wanted for assault in New York: Here’s what we know
Travis Scott allegedly punched a sound engineer at Nebula in New York and damaged equipment in the process.
News
Zamani Mbatha: YouTuber exposes ‘The Black Door’ actor as cheater
Turns out Zamani Mbatha may be a method actor after all.
News
Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko died after a short illness, his family confirmed in a statement.
News
‘Y Mornings’ breakfast show is coming to an end
‘Y Mornings’ will exit YFM’s daily slot at the end of this month. Here’s why.
News
Tory Lanez sentencing moved to new date, plans to file motion for new trial
Tory Lanez bought himself time to file a motion for a new trial, but here’s what an expert said about the likelihood of it getting approved.
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Stage 16 loadshedding: Here’s what to expect if outages reach this level
Stage 16 loadshedding is Eskom’s idea of a proactive approach to managing the power system but the utility will have to jump through hurdles and hoops to get this approved.
Cape Town Buzz
Nick Frischke disappearance: Three suspects linked to German tourist missing case
Several suspects admitted to robbing Nick Frischke the day he was last seen alive.
News
Lady Zamar reportedly pulls out of Nota podcast interview
Lady Zamar reportedly folded and will no longer participate in the podcast interview with Nota.
Cape Town Buzz
2023 E-Prix in Cape Town: Avoid these roads this weekend
From road closures, to race start times and how to watch live, here’s all you need to know about Cape Town’s first-ever E-Prix event.
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Calib Cassim named interim Eskom CEO: Here’s what we know about him
Calib Cassim was appointed as Eskom’s interim Group CEO, following the dramatic exit of Andre De Ruyter earlier this week.